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09-14-2016, 08:16 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Britain
Posts: 70
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New toys, sanitisation?
I got a couple of bendy bridges from Poundland, would it be over the top to sanitise them? Of course, there might be a risk of germs or something from the new toys, but I don't want to baby their immune systems, since it might cause them problems if they're ever exposed to harmful germs. Advice?
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09-14-2016, 08:19 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,545
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Re: New toys, sanitisation?
They'd probably have wire so you can't boil them as it wouldn't be safe,but freezing wouldn't hurt.
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09-14-2016, 08:35 AM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: New toys, sanitisation?
I've never bothered to sanitise new bendy bridges, really don't think you need worry tbh.
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09-14-2016, 09:37 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: United States
Posts: 4,407
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Re: New toys, sanitisation?
I agree with Cypher, have not ever had trouble with new wood toys/bridges. If you don't feel comfortable I'd freeze it for 3 days
Last edited by Cinnamon Bear; 09-14-2016 at 10:10 AM.
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09-14-2016, 04:07 PM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
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Re: New toys, sanitisation?
I put all bark wood stuff in the freezer I'm paranoid lol. After getting a bark wood house with woodworm holes in If it's plain smooth wood like pine I don't bother.
A week in the freezer should kill anything. I wrap stuff in a plastic bag first so it doesn't get ice crystals. In fact anything that isn't plastic or ceramic goes in the freezer first usually. I freeze hamster food first now as well after having an unpleasant experience with moths. Anything with hay I freeze too. I need a bigger freezer.
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09-15-2016, 01:25 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Sweden
Posts: 9
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Re: New toys, sanitisation?
I would only sanitize items if they have been in contact with other animals and items that have been used such as second hand items(for cage themes). I don't know if it's a bad thing but i believe that store bought products that are wrapped in plastic(which most things are over here) are clean.
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09-15-2016, 01:27 AM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: New toys, sanitisation?
It depends what you want to achieve, freezing for a minimum of 48hrs, preferably up to a week will kill any little bugs that might be in bark, I do that for larger items but not ladders, but it won't sanitise them as bacteria can survive freezing temps so to sanitise boiling or baking are the best options, again I wouldn't bother with ladders.
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09-18-2016, 06:23 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Tennessee, USA
Posts: 163
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Re: New toys, sanitisation?
It generally won't hurt it if another animal hasn't used it. Especially if it came wrapped up in plastic.
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